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A target letter is a notice from the United States’ Government that they believe there is evidence linking you to a federal crime and that you are the target of an investigation related to that crime. 

Sometimes you’ve received communication from the government and you think you might be the target of an investigation, when you’re really a subject or a witness. 

A "subject" of an investigation is a person whose conduct is within the scope of the grand jury's investigation.

A witness is someone who may have information that the government considers important, but this person may not have seen anything related to the crime. This person is considered to be free from having committed any crime.

A "target" is a person as to whom the prosecutor or the grand jury has substantial evidence linking him or her to the commission of a crime and who, in the judgment of the prosecutor, is a putative defendant.

The government is not required to tell you whether you’re a witness, subject, or a target unless you are called to testify to the grand jury, in which case the government must notify you of your right to know. 

A person, whether a target, subject, or a witness need not do anything without first seeking counsel. Don’t testify, don’t destroy or alter anything (including emails, text messages, documents, or devices), and do not speak to anyone, including friends, about this except your attorney.

If you’ve received a target letter or any communication from the government, you should immediately contact my office. Do not contact the federal agents or the government’s lawyers, even if you think you haven’t committed a crime.

When the government has raided your business, that means a magistrate judge has found that probable cause exists that evidence of a specific federal crime is at your business. 

The warrant will list places to be searched and items to be seized. Do not consent to searches outside of the warrant.

Assert your Right to Remain silent.

Request a copy of the search warrant.

If you have employees, you should discuss with them the importance of speaking to the agents if they choose, but they are not required to. 

Place a litigation hold on everything at the business – this means, suspend automatic deletion policies (such as emails, chats, and other backups), inform your staff to preserve all evidence, and place physical documents in safekeeping. 

Do not hinder the agents from conducting their searches. 

If you are concerned about what to do in the event this occurs, call our office immediately. 

Do not talk to anyone – especially not someone who you know has been arrested or investigated for healthcare fraud or any crimes of that nature.

Build a compliance plan so that you can ensure your business is running properly.

If you think there is a problem, consider conducting an internal investigation. Call our office and we can assist you with that.

If you are concerned that you are being investigated or someone adjacent to you is being investigated, immediately call our office.

Serious crimes require experienced counsel. These crimes can range from Money laundering and Insurance Fraud, to Murder. Immediately call our office and we can discuss the matter confidentially. 

Do not provide any statements without consulting with your attorney and unless your attorney is present.

Do not talk to police, investigations, victims, or witnesses. 

Do not destroy anything.

Do not provide any public statements.